In re Will of Boyle
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Greene District Court. — E. G. Albert, Judge.- Action involving the contest of a will, on the ground that the testatrix was not of testamentary capacity, and that the will was procured by undue influence. Verdict and judgment for the proponent. Contestant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.
This action involves the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Norah Boyle. It was presented for probate by her daughter, Catherine Scruggs, who will be hereafter known as proponent. Michael Boyle, her son, alone contests the probate, and on the following grounds. The first and second grounds need not be considered, except as they bear upon tlie third:(1). That tlie will was never published or witnessed as required by law.
*217(2) That Norah Boyle was not of sound and disposing . mind at the time she made the will.(3) That she was induced to execute the will by…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Graham v. CourtrightSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
- Pirkl v. EllenbergerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
3Cited by3 opinions
- Sutherland State Bank v. FurgasonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1922
- In Re Estate of BrooksSupreme Court of Iowa · 1940
- In Re Estate of LochmillerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1925